O'Connell

American

[oh-kon-l] / oʊˈkɒn l /

noun

Daniel, 1775–1847, Irish nationalist leader and orator.

O'Connell British

/ əʊˈkɒnəl /

noun

Daniel. 1775–1847, Irish nationalist leader and orator, whose election to the British House of Commons (1828) forced the acceptance of Catholic emancipation (1829)

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“These decisions are made by BEA career staff to maintain the accuracy and reliability of BEA’s estimates, without other considerations,” Connie O’Connell, the agency’s head of public affairs, says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

“Rates have seemed higher, but people forget how high they were,” said Brennan O’Connell, director of data solutions at Optimal Blue.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

Reform's Jason O'Connell said the walk-out was "shameful".

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

“I cannot wait to get on the D Line to Beverly Hills and get my Botox treatments,” said actor Jerry O’Connell, who served as the master of ceremonies for the D Line event.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026

Mrs. O’Connell calls me to her desk to give me a black leather belt and pouch.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

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